THEODORE PAYNE 



California Laurel or Bay. (Umbellularia californica.) Grown 
as a parkway tree, Castillo Street, Santa Barbara. 
Woolly Blue Curls 
*Trichostema lanatum, ‘“‘Woolly Blue Curls,” “Romero.” Small 
shrub 2 to 5 feet high, with many branches from the base and nar- 
row glossy green fragrant foliage. Flowers blue, in spikes often a 
foot long, the whole inflorescence clothed with a dense violet colored 
wool. Quite desirable for cutting. A most remarkable shrub, grow- 
ing as it does on dry ridges and flowering profusely from spring to 
past mid-summer. Gallon cans, 50c. 
California Laurel or Bay 
Umbellularia californica, ‘‘California Laurel” or “Bay.” A very 
handsome tree of compact growth with rich green lanceolate foliage. 
Makes a good shade tree or aS a Specimen on a lawn. Can also be 
grown in bush form and stands trimming well. Will stand ordinary 
garden treatment, at the same time it will thrive with little water 
if necessary. Gallon cans, 60c; 5 gallon cans, $1.75. 
California Huckleberry 
Vaccinium ovatum, “California Huckleberry.” A rather small, erect 
growing shrub with very attractive glossy green foliage and small 
pink, bell-shaped flowers. Used extensively by florists for decorating. 
Grows in shady places, requires plenty of leaf mold. Gallon cans, 
$1.00. 
California Wild Grape 
*Vitis girdiana, “California Wild Grape.” A deciduous vine of very 
rapid growth, soon covering a large area. The foliage is large, rich 
green and very attractive. Grows best in shade or partial shade. 
Gallon cans, 60c. 
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